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Article
CBS

Cbs News: Poll: 1 in 5 Teens Use Web to Cheat

For Students 9th - 10th
Poll results of teen computer use interviews. Results are also graphed for the article. Links to related articles and video reports accompany this June 2006, article. The site also offers today's live news feed.
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Handout
Computer Hope

Computer Hope: Information About Computer Microphones

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on computer microphones, recording tips, and microphone trouble shooting.
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Article
Other

Bitlaw: Rights Granted Under Copyright Law

For Students 9th - 10th
An article on the exclusive rights granted under the Copyright Act.
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Handout
Computer Hope

Computer Hope: Computer Buying Help

For Students 9th - 10th
This section of Computer Hope is designed to help users understand and make better decisions when purchasing computer hardware, software and computers. Be sure to review the section 'Buying locations' which gives you tips and what to...
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Handout
Computer Hope

Computer Hope: Cleaning Computer Components

For Students 9th - 10th
Cleaning your computer and your computer components and peripherals helps keep the components and computer in good working condition and helps keep the computers from spreading germs. General cleaning tips, cleaning tools and specific...
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Handout
Computer Hope

Computer Hope: Basic Computer Troubleshooting

For Students 9th - 10th
Recommended steps to try when troubleshooting any software or hardware related issue. All of these steps are a great way to begin troubleshooting and/or to try when other solutions have not resolved your issue. When trying these steps,...
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Using Cellphones and Computers to Transmit Information

For Teachers 11th - 12th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about changes in communication after computers and cell phones. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physical Science: Electronic Device

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explains what an electronic device is and discusses the computer.
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Website
Other

Webopedia: Tape

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource offers several paragraphs of information on tapes, which are magnetically coated strips of plastic on which data can be encoded.
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Activity
Other

Learn the net.com: Evaluating Online Information: Fact or Fiction

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
How can you determine if online information is fact or fiction? Use this online article to become more computer literate in this topic. Includes a video.
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Website
Other

Bitlaw: Fair Use in Copyright

For Students 9th - 10th
An article that explains the "fair Use" issues in the copyright law.
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Handout
Other

Net Lingo

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Look up information about internet and computer technology using a dictionary format. Includes online dictionary, pocket dictionary, information about e-mail, a technology IQ test, and a list of new additions.
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Website
Other

Nec

For Students 9th - 10th
Check the level of computing you are interested in, and NEC has the information for you. They have a section for peripherals and imaging, software, and computers. You can also find out general information you need about the company.
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Website
Goodwill

Gcf Global: Buying Computers

For Students 9th - 10th
A website with links to tips and information about purchasing a computer. Topics include Computer Buying Guide, Choosing Between a Laptop and a Tablet, What is a Chromebook?, and How to Decide When to Get a New Computer.
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Article
Other

Making Internet Audio Files for the Macintosh

For Students 9th - 10th
A tutorial on making Internet audio files for the Macintosh.
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Unit Plan
Learn My Way

Learn My Way: Using a Keyboard

For Students 1st - 5th
In this online course, students will learn how to use a computer keyboard to type text and numbers.
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Article
Other

The Pragmatist of Free Software: Linus Torvalds Interview

For Students 9th - 10th
An interview with Linus Torvalds where he explains his views on "free software" vs. commercial vs. shareware.
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Lesson Plan
Discovery Education

Discovery Education: How Much Fact in Fiction? 1984 by George Orwell

For Teachers 9th - 10th
How can a reader determine how much fact is in a fictional book? This site features the book "1984" by George Orwell to illustrate this concept.
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Lesson Plan
Discovery Education

Discovery Education: How Much Fact in Fiction? 1984 by George Orwell

For Teachers 9th - 10th
How can a reader determine how much fact is in a fictional book? This site features the book "1984" by George Orwell to illustrate this concept.
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Other

Vocabulary Training Exercises

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains multiple vocabulary tests of 100 words each that drill word sets from animals to words of the soul. It also contains grammar quizzes and a personalized test generator.
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Primary
Other

Linux World Magazine: An Interview With Richard Stallman

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an interview with Richard Stallman done in June 2000 by LinuxWorld. He focuses on GNU and his passion for free software.
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Interactive
Starfall

Starfall: A Computer

For Students K - 1st Standards
In this learning game, children click and drag pictures and words into boxes to create sentences, and then click on the computer to read or listen to sentences containing words and pictures.
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Lesson Plan
Code.org

Code.org: Cs Fundamentals: Programming With Angry Birds

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
In this lesson, students will develop programming and debugging skills on a computer platform. The block-based format of these puzzles help students learn about sequence and concepts, without having to worry about perfecting syntax.
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Article
PBS

Pbs Design Squad: Lead Detecting Device

For Students 3rd - 8th
See how a design of a cheap and portable device can find lead in water.